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India’s HAL Facility for Sukhoi Fighters Suitable for FGFA Manufacturing: HAL Chief...

November 26, 2017 @ 10:08 AM

Indian Sukhoi fighter jet manufacturing facility, Nashik based Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) can be used for building fifth generation fighter aircraft (FGFA), if the government decides to go ahead with the proposed Indo-Russian joint venture, HAL Chairman and Managing Director T Suvarna Raju has said. The facility will not require any major investment to reconfigure it to produce the FGFA, Raju told PTI Sunday
Finland to Invite Bids to Purchase 64 New Fighter Jets worth 10

November 25, 2017 @ 08:32 AM

Finlands Ministry of Defense plans to invite bids for the purchase of 64 new fighter jets for replacing its Boeing F/A-18 Hornets fleet for an approximate 7-10 billion euros. The ministry said it will send out tender invitations in early 2018 to Boeing and Lockheed Martin from the US, Saab from Sweden, Dassault Aviation in France and the British-European BAE Systems
Work on Australia’s First of 12 OPVs to Commence in Last Quarter...

November 24, 2017 @ 04:07 PM

The first of Australias 12 Offshore Patrol Vessels that will be built in Australia will commence production in the fourth quarter of 2018. The Malcolm Turnbull Government announced that the Australias AUD4 billion OPV project will be designed and built under prime contractor Germany's Lurssen Werft shipyard
US, Japan Conduct Strategic Bomber Drills near North Korea in August

November 24, 2017 @ 06:54 AM

The USAF and Japans Air Self-defense Force held drills with two nuclear-capable B-52 bombers near North Korea in August. “Two US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress assigned to 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, flew from Barksdale to conduct training with two Koku-Jieitai (Air Self-Defense Force) F-15 fighter jets over the Sea of Japan, Aug
Ukraine Seeks Defensive Weapons from Canada

November 23, 2017 @ 11:00 AM

Ukraine has sought defensive weapons from Canada similar to the $47 million US aid package approved by the US National Security Council. "The answer is definitely yes
Philippines to Buy 23 New Attack Helicopters: President

November 23, 2017 @ 10:07 AM

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday said his government is eyeing the acquisition of 23 new attack helicopters to counter terrorism and rebellion. “I would ask military officials to scout for the new helicopters and other military equipment,” Duterte was quoted as saying by
Lockheed Martin Not to Part with Complete Transfer of Technology to India

November 22, 2017 @ 08:49 AM

Lockheed Martin will not part with 100 percent transfer of technology to India in the countrys $10-billion single-engine fighter jet deal if it wins the contract. “It will never be full ToT
Romania To Sign $3.9B Deal For Seven US Patriot Missile Systems Next...

November 22, 2017 @ 06:35 AM

The Romania government will most likely sign a contract to purchase US-built Patriot missile defense systems on December 1, according to country's Defense Minister Mihai Fifor. The acquisition, worth up to 3
Malaysia's Air Force Seeking Advanced Drone Technology

November 22, 2017 @ 05:34 AM

The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is seeking high technology unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to boost its air defence capabilities. Air Force chief Tan Sri Affendi Buang was quoted as saying by Bernama that RMAF was aware the uses of UAV technology had many advantages apart from functioning more extensively
Russian Military Products Banned At UK Farnborough Expo

November 22, 2017 @ 04:57 AM

Russian firms are prohibited to display military products in the international aerospace show Farnborough scheduled to take place early next year in Hampshire, UK, according to the show's organizers. "At Farnborough International, we take guidance from the British Governments Export Control Organization (ECO) regarding the EU embargo on imports of armaments and military hardware to and from Russia

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